Indulge in the timeless classic of Cream Peas, a delectable side dish that elevates any meal with its vibrant green hue and creamy, luscious texture. This versatile dish is not only a visual delight but also a symphony of flavors, offering a sweet and savory balance that complements a wide range of main courses. Whether you prefer the traditional method of slow-simmering fresh or frozen peas in a rich cream sauce or enjoy exploring creative variations like a tangy lemon-herb cream sauce or a smoky bacon-infused cream, this article presents a collection of Cream Peas recipes that cater to every palate. From classic comfort food to modern culinary delights, discover the perfect Cream Peas recipe to tantalize your taste buds and leave your guests craving for more.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
CREAM PEAS
In my search for a good cream pea recipe, I found many, but none that quite matched what I wanted. So I took to my own creativity and came up with this absolutely fabulous recipe. We love it so much we have this on the side quite often.
Provided by STEPHNDON
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Peas
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine peas, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then stir in butter.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cream, flour, and sugar. Stir mixture into peas. Cook over medium-high heat until thick and bubbly, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 50.1 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 143.9 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
FETTUCCINE PASTA WITH PROSCIUTTO, PEAS, AND A CREAM SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Set a large pot of water with a pasta insert over high heat and bring to a boil. Place the pasta in the water and return to a boil, being sure to stir the pasta until the water boils again.
- While the pasta cooks, set a large 12-inch saute pan over medium high heat, and add the olive oil and the butter. Once the butter has melted, add the onions to the pan and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic to the pan and saute for 30 seconds. Place the prosciutto in the pan and saute for 1 minute. Deglaze the pan with wine and cook until it is nearly evaporated, about 30 seconds. Add the cream, peas, salt and pepper to the pan and let the cream reduce by half, 4 to 5 minutes. If the pasta is not yet cooked, turn the fire off the sauce while the pasta continues to cook.
- Strain the pasta from the water once it is cooked, and place in a large heat resistant bowl. Pour the sauce over the pasta and sprinkle with the cheese and the parsley. Use tongs are two large forks to stir the sauce into the pasta and serve while hot.
GRANDMA SADIE'S PEAS, NEW POTATOES AND CREAM SAUCE
Grandad Bill always had the best garden. Peas and potatoes were staples. When Grandma Sadie asked my brother Steve what he wanted for his birthday, his reply was always Creamed Peas and Potatoes...and she made it for him. I miss my Grandma. Today I am honoring her memory with her recipe. I hope you try it and enjoy it as...
Provided by Sherry Blizzard
Categories Vegetables
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Shell the peas, scrub the potatoes
- 2. Boil the potatoes to almost done (soft). Remove from water with a slotted spoon. Add peas to the boiling water. Cook 3-5 minutes....only until slightly soft. You still want a little crunch on them. Remove with a slotted spoon to the potatoes.
- 3. Drain the water from the pan. Add the butter to melt. Add the flour to the melted butter and stir to make a roux. Add milk to make a gravy. Add salt and pepper to taste. This needs to be thin enough to coat the peas and potatoes.
- 4. Add the peas and potatoes to the blonde roux and stir together. Salt and pepper to taste. ENJOY!
PEAS AND MUSHROOMS IN CREAM
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- If fresh peas are used, there should be about 1 1/2 cups of them, shelled. Drop the peas into boiling water and let simmer about five minutes or less until tender. Drain. If frozen peas are used, put them in a sieve and pour boiling water over them briefly until all are unfrozen. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, cut the mushrooms into quarters.
- Heat the butter in a saucepan and add the shallots. Cook briefly, stirring. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, about five minutes. Add salt and pepper. Add the cream and cook, stirring, about one minute. Add the peas, stir to blend and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 173, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 552 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
TORTELLINI WITH CREAM CHEESE ALFREDO AND PEAS
Use cream cheese in this Alfredo sauce, and toss it with tortellini, peas and ham.
Provided by Food Network
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Bring the milk, cream cheese and Parmesan to a simmer in a large saucepan, whisking vigorously until the cream cheese is dissolved and the sauce is thick, about 5 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Stir in the peas, remove from the heat, and stir in the ham.
- Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions. Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with additional Parmesan, and serve hot.
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POTATOES, BEANS, AND PEAS IN CREAM
Any small round white or red potato, or any of the fingerling varieties, works well for this dish. If you use large potatoes, cut them into bite-size pieces.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a medium saucepan, and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat; add salt. Reduce heat slightly, and simmer until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain in a colander. Transfer to a medium bowl, and cover loosely.
- Place a steamer basket in a medium pot with about 2 inches of water. Steam beans and peas until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove; add to cooked potatoes.
- Combine the cream and butter in a small saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and gently boil until slightly thickened, 5 to 6 minutes. Pour cream over vegetables, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
SUNDAY SUPPER STUFFED PORK CHOPS, CREAM CHEESE POTATOES, SUGAR SNAP PEAS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cover potatoes with water and season with salt. Cover pan to bring potatoes to a quick boil. Boil potatoes until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain potatoes and return them to the hot pot to dry. Set aside. Heat milk, cream cheese and onion over medium low heat until cream cheese melts into milk and mixture bubbles. Pour hot milk and cream cheese into the potatoes and mash to desired consistency. Add a little extra milk for softer potatoes. Season with salt, to your taste, and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with chopped chives.
- Preheat a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add oil and bacon to the skillet and cook 2 minutes. Add apple, celery and onion and season the mixture with herbs, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium. Cook vegetables 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Crumble the corn muffins into the pan and combine stuffing.
- Preheat a large skillet or grill pan over medium high heat. Drizzle chops with oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook chops 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Do not over cook. The chops should be firm but still giving off juices.
- In a medium saucepan, place snap peas and broth and 1 tablespoon butter over medium high heat. When the liquid boils, cover the pan and reduce heat to low. Simmer snap peas 3 to 5 minutes, until tender but still green. Remove pan from heat and season snap peas with salt, to taste.
- To assemble stuffed chops, set a thin chop on dinner plate or serving plate. Mound the pork chop with stuffing, allowing some to spill onto the plate, then top with a second chop. Repeat with 3 remaining servings. Pass potatoes and snap peas to complete the meal.
PEAS AND NEW POTATOES IN CREAM
Not an everyday dish, but this would certainly be a good holiday or special occasion side dish. From my All-Time Favorites Cookbook.
Provided by DailyInspiration
Categories Potato
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Steam new potatoes about 20 minutes or until fork-tender. Combine peas, salt and sugar in a saucepan and add water to cover. Cook uncovered, 5-8 minutes, or until tender (if using frozen peas it may take less time). Drain; return peas to pan.
- Add butter and green onions to peas. Heat until butter is melted. Add potatoes, pepper, and cream. Heat through, but do not cook.
LOW-FAT CELERY AND PEAS WITH CREAM
An edit of another recipe found on Allrecipes, changed to reduce the fat.
Provided by Cheryl Babin
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Peas
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Spray a saucepan with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Cook and stir celery in the hot pan until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir peas into celery and cook until hot, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often. Add yogurt, milk, parsley, and white pepper and stir until sauce is heated through, about 3 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 224 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
ORECCHIETTE PASTA WITH PEAS, HAM, AND CREAM
An easy Orecchiette Pasta recipe with Peas, Ham, and Cream
Provided by Michael Lomonaco
Categories Milk/Cream Pasta Sauté Ham Pea
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
- 2. Meanwhile, warm 1 tablespoon of the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. When the butter starts to bubble, add onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until translucent, stirring often.
- 3. Add the peas and water to the pan and cook 3 minutes, stirring. Stir in the ham and cook 2 minutes. Add the cream; bring to a low simmer and cook 5 minutes.
- 4. Drain pasta; place in large serving bowl. Stir remaining 2 tablespoons butter into the cream mixture over low heat until melted. Stir in the cheese. Pour sauce over pasta and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
POTATO NESTS WITH PEAS, HAM AND CREAM CHEESE
This elegant appetizer comes together easily with simple, time-saving ingredients. Frozen hash browns are pressed into mini muffin tins and baked into crispy nests filled with ham, lemony cream cheese, and peas. Serve them at your Easter dinner or spring cocktail party.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 1h5m
Yield 36 nests
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Position two racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. Spray a 12-cup and a 24-cup mini muffin tin with cooking spray and set aside.
- Cut the ham into small matchsticks similar in size to the hash browns. Set aside and reserve 1/3 cup of the ham. Mix the remaining ham, hash browns, 1 teaspoon salt and some pepper in a large bowl. Divide the mixture evenly among the sprayed cups, using about 1 rounded tablespoon each. Press the mixture in a thin layer across the bottom and up the sides of each cup to make a nest, leaving the edges uneven and jagged.
- Bake, rotating the pans halfway through, until the nests are dark brown around the tips and golden and crisp on the outside, about 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, beat the cream cheese, lemon zest, milk 1/2 teaspoon salt, and some pepper together in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed. Scrape the mixture into a resealable plastic bag, cut off the tip and set aside.
- When the nests are ready, remove them from the oven and let sit until they are cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Carefully lift the nests out of the tins using a small offset spatula or butter knife and transfer to a cookie sheet. Pipe the filling evenly among the nests. This may be done ahead; the nests can be set aside at room temperature until ready to serve, up to two hours.
- When ready to serve, heat the filled nests until the cream cheese is warm and the potatoes are crisp, about 7 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the frozen peas and cook until they are warm but not shriveled, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain the peas in a colander, shaking to remove excess water.
- Transfer the nests to a serving platter. Top each with 1/4 teaspoon of the reserved ham, 3 peas and about 1/4 teaspoon chopped chives. Sprinkle with paprika and serve immediately.
FUSILLI WITH LEMON CREAM SAUCE, ASPARAGUS, AND PEAS
From Cooking Light, August 2007. This is a pretty fresh pasta dish that can be on the table in a flash.
Provided by IngridH
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta until al dente, adding the asparagus for the last minute of cooking time.
- Place the peas in a colander, then drain the pasta and asparagus over the top of them (this will just heat the peas without overcooking them).
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Combine broth and cornstarch, add to pan and bring to a boil.
- Cook, stirring, until broth starts to thicken, about 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and add cream, juice, salt, and peppers.
- Stir to combine.
- Add pasta and vegetables to the sauce, tossing gently to coat.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 34.8, Sodium 336.5, Carbohydrate 53.5, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 5, Protein 11.5
PASTA WITH TOMATOES, PEAS AND CREAM
A delicious, quick and easy, one pot meal that the family loves. You can saute shrimp or Italian sausage to go with this if you like to add meat.
Provided by PanNan
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta in boiling, salted water until al dente.
- About a minute before the pasta is finished, add the frozen peas to the boiling water.
- Drain pasta and peas.
- Meanwhile, cook chopped onion in olive oil over medium heat until tender.
- Add diced tomatoes, basil, cream, salt and the pepper flakes.
- Stir and heat, but do not boil.
- Serve sauce over pasta.
PASTA WITH PEAS, CREAM, PARSLEY, AND MINT
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Milk/Cream Vegetarian Quick & Easy High Fiber Parmesan Mint Pea Parsley Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid. Return pasta to pot.
- Meanwhile, bring cream to simmer in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add peas and simmer just until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Add 2 1/4 cups cheese and stir until melted and sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute. Stir in mint and 1/4 cup parsley. Pour sauce over pasta and toss to coat, adding pasta cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls if dry. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with remaining parsley. Serve, passing additional Parmesan alongside.
PEAS IN CHEDDAR CREAM SAUCE
"My family really likes these peas," says Kelly Gerhardt. They make an appearance at her home in Council Bluffs, Iowa for holiday dinners. We've downsized the recipe for you to enjoy anytime!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, saute onions in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper. Gradually stir in milk until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheeses until melted. Add peas; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 14g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 567mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
PEAS WITH MUSHROOMS, BACON & CREAM
Make and share this Peas With Mushrooms, Bacon & Cream recipe from Food.com.
Provided by DailyInspiration
Categories Pork
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Saute mushrooms and shallots in butter until mushrooms are tender. Add peas and cream and continue cooking until peas are tender. Add bacon and seasonings and toss. Heat through and serve.
FETTUCCINE WITH MINT, PEAS, HAM, AND CREAM
The mint enhances all the flavors and adds its own wonderfully fresh touch. Any variety of ham can be used instead of the Parma.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place sliced leeks in a small bowl of cold water. Let stand for 5 minutes to rid them of dirt and sand. Lift sliced leeks out of water, leaving sand behind, and drain well. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
- Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-low heat. Add leeks and garlic, and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Raise the heat to medium-high. Add chicken stock, cream, ham, and peas; season with salt and pepper. Let the sauce cook until it is reduced by half, stirring frequently until it has thickened, about 6 minutes.
- Salt the boiling water, add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 4 minutes for fresh. Drain fettuccine, and return to pot. Add sauce to fettuccine, and toss to combine. Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with the mint, and serve.
PASTA WITH LEMON CREAM SAUCE, BROCCOLI, AND PEAS RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by jkwalls
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Add broccoli during last 4 minutes of cooking time. Place peas in a colander. Drain pasta mixture over peas; set aside. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic to pan; sauté 1 minute. Combine broth and cornstarch in a small bowl; stir until well blended. Add broth mixture to pan; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in cream, juice, salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and red pepper. Add pasta mixture to broth mixture; toss gently to coat. Garnish with coarsely ground black pepper and lemon slices, if desired. Serve immediately.
PEAS IN TARRAGON CREAM
Another old time favourite. Grandma always had lots of different ways to serve vegetables. This is another of her recipes. Hope you will enjoy.
Provided by Baby Kato
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the peas, do not over cook.
- Remove from heat, drain and reserve until needed.
- Melt the butter and saute the scallions and celery until tender.
- Add the cooked peas to the scallions and celery, mix and stir in the cream and tarragon.
- Cook for 5 minutes, uncovered on low heat, until heated thru.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve.
PEAS WITH MUSHROOMS, BACON & CREAM
This makes a delicious side dish to any meat entree.
Provided by Daily Inspiration S
Categories Side Casseroles
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Saute mushrooms and shallots in butter until mushrooms are tender.
- 2. Add peas and cream and continue cooking until peas are tender.
- 3. Add bacon and seasonings and toss. Heat through and serve.
Tips:
- Fresh peas are always the best option, but frozen peas can also be used. If using frozen peas, thaw them completely before cooking.
- To make sure your peas are cooked evenly, use a large skillet or saucepan that allows the peas to spread out in a single layer.
- Don't overcook the peas. They should be cooked until they are just tender, but still have a slight bite to them.
- Season the peas with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as garlic, onion, or thyme.
- Creamy peas can be served as a side dish or as a main course. They are also great for adding to salads, soups, and stews.
Conclusion:
Creamy peas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you serve them as a side dish or a main course, creamy peas are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give creamy peas a try. You won't be disappointed!
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